Brewery Cottage

A 400 year old cottage in the heart of Arundel, great for the Castle, antique shops, bars and restaurants

This wonderful four hundred year old cottage dating from 1612 is packed with character. Originally constructed as two cottages for brewery workers producing ale for the local and traditional ale houses of the time such as Abercrombie, it now offers very comfortable cottage accommodation for six guests. Just metres from the river and the entrance to Arundel Castle it enjoys a great central setting in this popular town. It is also a short walk from the Arundel Lido, which offers heated outdoor swimming pools for the summer months.

Although the ancient ale houses have long gone, fittingly for the name the cottage is next door to one of the many fine pubs found in Arundel. If the prospect of local ale and home cooked food on the doorstep is high on your list then staying at Brewery Cottage means you barely have to step outside!

As you enter the cottage from the street you will be immediately taken by the traditional living room with its posts and beams and feature inglenook fireplace. As Arundel is such a popular holiday destination all year round having an inglenook over winter just adds to the appeal.

The cottage is set for couples since the three bedrooms are all fitted with double beds. Two of the bedrooms are on the first floor along with the family bathroom while bedroom three is located downstairs off the kitchen. The bathroom has both a bath and separate shower cubicle, as well as a basin and WC. Adjacent to the bathroom is an upstairs cloakroom also with WC and basin.

Outside there is a private rear courtyard garden that makes a great suntrap throughout the day.

Arundel and beyond

Arundel is a historic market town dominated by the symbolic castle and the rising spire of the cathedral. It offers a plethora of craft and antique shops as well as restaurants and tearooms. It’s a great place to wander and just enjoy its hospitality.

A 400 year old cottage in the heart of Arundel, great for the Castle, antique shops, bars and restaurants

This wonderful four hundred year old cottage dating from 1612 is packed with character. Originally constructed as two cottages for brewery workers producing ale for the local and traditional ale houses of the time such as Abercrombie, it now offers very comfortable cottage accommodation for six guests. Just metres from the river and the entrance to Arundel Castle it enjoys a great central setting in this popular town. It is also a short walk from the Arundel Lido, which offers heated outdoor swimming pools for the summer months.

Although the ancient ale houses have long gone, fittingly for the name the cottage is next door to one of the many fine pubs found in Arundel. If the prospect of local ale and home cooked food on the doorstep is high on your list then staying at Brewery Cottage means you barely have to step outside!

As you enter the cottage from the street you will be immediately taken by the traditional living room with its posts and beams and feature inglenook fireplace. As Arundel is such a popular holiday destination all year round having an inglenook over winter just adds to the appeal.

The cottage is set for couples since the three bedrooms are all fitted with double beds. Two of the bedrooms are on the first floor along with the family bathroom while bedroom three is located downstairs off the kitchen. The bathroom has both a bath and separate shower cubicle, as well as a basin and WC. Adjacent to the bathroom is an upstairs cloakroom also with WC and basin.

Outside there is a private rear courtyard garden that makes a great suntrap throughout the day.

Arundel and beyond

Arundel is a historic market town dominated by the symbolic castle and the rising spire of the cathedral. It offers a plethora of craft and antique shops as well as restaurants and tearooms. It’s a great place to wander and just enjoy its hospitality.

Arundel Castle is the seat of the Dukes of Norfolk and is set in 40 acres of sweeping grounds and gardens. The castle has been seasonally open to visitors for nearly 200 years. It is one of the great treasure houses of England and is home to priceless works of art in stunning rooms. Climbing the 131 steps to the Keep, which dates from the 11th century to take in the views over Arundel and The South Downs, is definitely worth the effort.

During the summer the Arundel Festival is held over a ten day period and features an eclectic mix of music, drama and arts. Many homes open their doors and gardens over this period to provide a wonderful backdrop to the variety of art on show. We feature the festival under “What’s on” on the homepage of our website.

The River Arun winds its way around the town and is a magnet for wildlife. With more than 60 acres of ponds, lakes and reed beds, Arundel Wildfowl and Wetland Trust attracts some of the world's most spectacular ducks, geese and swans. The best way to enjoy the river is on a river cruise stopping off at the Black Rabbit pub or proceeding further north where the river hugs the scarp wooded slope at the foot of the Downs before reaching Amberley.

Further afield Arundel is well placed for the coast. Climping Beach and Littlehampton’s West Beach are only a short drive away. This is a beautiful unspoilt length of beach of Special Scientific Interest.

Goodwood and Fontwell racecourses are nearby along with the cathedral city of Chichester with its excellent Festival Theatre noted for not only the quality of productions but also the fact many world premieres are featured as well.

If you fancy a day in the city, Arundel mainline station is on a direct route to London so why not mix the cosmopolitan capital with this beautiful part of Sussex.

Places to Visit:

Arundel Castle

Arundel Wildfowl/Wetland Centre

Amberley Working Museum

What's On:

Fontwell Races

Arundel Festival — August

Glorious Goodwood — July and August

Local shops, supermarket, restaurants and pubs all within Arundel

Local bus service to Chichester, Worthing and Littlehampton

Mainline rail service at Arundel for services to Gatwick Airport, London Victoria and Portsmouth

Nearest airport — Gatwick 40 miles

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4.6Out of 5

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5.0 OUT OF 5

Recommended

March 2018

Superb Stay In Cottage Full Of Character

"We had a fantastic weekend at Brewery Cottage and will definitely be going back, A quirky cottage with loads of character and charm and I would image a lot of history as well. The cottage is warm and welcoming and has a lovely feel about is. Main feature as you arrive is the huge fireplace, which came in very welcome as the weekend we were there was cold and snowy. All bedrooms are of a good size with comfy beds. The property is very well equipped and very clean. Bathroom and shower very good and overall it really felt like a home from home. Sadly we didn't get chance to use the garden but on summers evening it will be superb. Right next door to The White Hart Pub and across the road from the Co Op Supermarket so no need to take anything with you its all on the doorstep. Some great other pubs and excellent restaurants in Arundel and we tried four different ones and they were all very good especially the Italian on the main street. Highly recommend the cottage although not too much as I dont want it to be booked up next time we want it."

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4.5 OUT OF 5

Recommended

January 2018

Very cosy convenient cottage.

"Brewery Cottage was an ideal cottage for my husband and I to stay and visit our children on the South Coast. It has many characterful features. It has very low beams which may prove a problem for very tall people. The kitchen was much smaller than it appeared on the website but very well equipped including a pantry which was a must as the fridge was far too small if you decided to entertain. We held a party for my husband's birthday and needed to store the food which we had cooked previously. The pantry was a must for the storage.
The location was absolutely great and we are looking forward to coming back at Easter to enjoy the warmer weather and the alfresco dining that Arundel has to offer. We loved the restaurants and antique shops and can recommend The Butlers restaurant in the town which was recently refurbished. As the cottage is quite near the river our Grandchildren enjoyed the walkway by the river, where we fed the ducks and enjoyed the beautiful view of the castle. All in all a great trip for us from California to appreciate a characterful cottage in an enviable location close to Brighton and the South Coast."

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5.0 OUT OF 5

Recommended

December 2017

Wonderful stay in a lovely setting

"We have just come back from spending Christmas at Brewery cottage with six of us and i cannot fault it. The house itself is lovely and full of character - just what you would wish for in such an historic town.
The low ceilings, original beams, working open fireplace and furnishings are perfect and in great condition. The kitchen was well equiped and incredibly clean and the large cooker was perfect for cooking Christmas dinner on!
There were lots of little touches which shows just how much the owners have thought about people?s comfort, like the torches on hooks as you walk into each room for when you can?t find the light switch! As we were there at Christmas the owners had tastefully decorated it and even left us a card.
There were enough sheets, bedding and towels for our short stay and were very clean.
The pub next door is worth a visit for a drink (mainly because it is exciting to visit a pub through the connected gate in the back garden!).
We didnt have any noise or disturbance from the pub and we barely even noticed cars driving past despite it being close to the road.
There is a Coop and fish and chip shop opposite and it is only a two minute walk to some lovely pubs and restaurants (would definitely recommend The Bay Tree) or attractions. The location is great.
All in all a thoroughly enjoyable stay in a lovely cottage!"

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4.2 OUT OF 5

Recommended

October 2017

Family few days away

"Myself and 3 sons and a nanny :) stayed in the coat the for four nights.
Very clean and tidy, great location, very good communication throughout stay
Great open fireplace and large back garden, you just need to watch your head on the low ceilings.
Would highly recommend
Awesome coattge "

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4.3 OUT OF 5

Recommended

October 2017

Brewery cottage

"The cottage is very cosy and warm with some lovely features. Fantastic for our party of 2 adults, 4 children. Wouldn?t fancy 6 adults in there, it would be a little snug. Great access to Arundel, beautiful cottage garden to enjoy and some charming features in the cottage itself.
Fridge is a little small for 6 people. Also cleaner arrived 5 mins prior to departure time and stood watching us pack the cars which made us feel very rushed and slightly annoyed. I understand why there is a set departure time but we had done some cleaning ourselves and we were on our way out. Feel like owners could instruct cleaner to arrive 15 mins or so after departure time to allow for those last minute packers. "

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4.3 OUT OF 5

Recommended

February 2017

Girls Weekend Escape

"A stunning characterful little cottage in the heart of Arundel, ideally located next to a great pub and opposite the Coop, perfect for our late night chocolate cravings and stocking up on more liquid refreshments. Spent many hours snuggling in front of the cosy fire, cooking in the well equipped kitchen and watching movies. Cloud nine comfy beds greeted us when we eventually needed our beauty sleep. Would highly recommend a staying here; we certainly can't wait for a return visit."

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Value For Money

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5.0 OUT OF 5

Recommended

December 2016

a very relaxing short stay

"The cottage was delightful .
If you are over 6 foot the low ceiling can prove a challenge but once mastered it's worth it.
We loved the log fire. It really felt like home, a larger fridge would have been great but allowing for the space available it was well equipped.
A lovely Christmas family break."

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5.0 OUT OF 5

Recommended

November 2016

The most welcoming, homely cottage stay ever!

"Myself and 5 friends came to stay with the intention of cosy evenings by the fire and days exploring arundel. That's exactly what we got!! The cottage was so welcoming with its real countryside character- wooden beams and low doorways. Everything was easy to find/work and it was extremely clean! We were so pleased with our stay we have already looked at dates to book again!!! "

Cleanliness

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Value For Money

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4.5 OUT OF 5

Recommended

September 2016

Very Comfortable well fitted Cottage in Arundel

"Good cottage and fittings, plenty of plates dishes etc.
Nice garden and seating for summer days.
We will definitely rebook for when we go back to the uk.
Few minor complaints:
Was not available until 16.00 on the day of arrival as was still being changed over.
Chimney needs a sweep as although it was Summer it still smelt of the open fire.
The fridge needs to be larger to accommodate the guests of a 3 bed house.
OVERALL STILL HIGHLY RECOMENDED
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